Dr. Luna
The Fairy’s Forbidden Mate Chapter 48

Rhea placed her hand over the mark on Freya's shoulder. The moment she touched it she felt sick. A deep nauseous feeling hit her and she had to swallow back the reflex to gag. She closed her eyes and focused on the source of the mark. She felt herself traveling deeper and deeper inward. She knew she was close as she felt her hand begin to burn. She saw it. It was like looking at death itself and that is what it was. It was a death card for Freya. The deep putrid stench of decay filled her nostrils as she grasped over a rotting skull with seeping rotten flesh oozing over it.

Deep jolts of pain seized her arms. The liquid flow of knives traveling into her veins made her grimace in pain. It was bad. It was worse then the first time she did this. She poured her focus on the skull. Imagining it disintegrating and vanishing from the girl's body. As she concentrated her focus on the curse she felt it. Her legs had been wrapped in a tar like substance and hands of oil wrapped around her feet, tugging her downward. This was the rebound effect of the curse. It was now trying to latch onto her. She could not focus on herself. She still had to rid the curse from Freya. She felt the curse almost mocking her efforts. Bastard. Everyone always mocked her. They thought she was weak. Pfft. She wasn't weak. She was the damn fairy princess, and this curse was going back to hell where it belonged.

She lifted her eyes up to the darkness the was emanating out of Freya's body. A bitter chill nip at her skin, stabbing at her trying to force her to lose her concentration. It wasn't going to work. She smirked and lowered her eyes to the highest concentration of darkness. From deep inside of her she showed her light. Showering it onto the darkness and purifying Freya. The sparkling spectacle shined brightly and continued until at last the darkness was gone from Freya. Unfortunately, this took the last of her brilliant energy. She did not have anything left to fight the darkness that was pulling her down at her legs. The thick liquid began to creep over her body. Devouring the deliciousness of the sweet fairy.

She closed her eyes. She did not have any regrets though. She was able to save Freya. She just wished she didn't have to leave everyone alone. She knew they would be devastated. She was worried they would blame Freya. She could almost hear Freya's muffled voice. She was being encompassed by the black liquid. Everything was getting dark. She smiled to herself. She was not weak. She did it. It took more then one powerful witch to put that curse on her. And she was able to remove it.

But the demons.... This thought sounded inside of Rhea and she snapped her eyes open. With her gone would the dragons still aid them? Plus, her family and friends needed her. She couldn't let them face that evil alone. Cody... he would be beyond devastated. Maybe never even the same again. Lee... Her thoughts fell to the man she was in love with.

She was exhausted. But she had to dig deeper. It was getting hard to breathe in the sludge cocoon she had been sealed into. She peered into the darkness as the air around her became more humid. She felt her fighting spirit rise inside of her. She could not give up not while there was still life inside of her. A warmth inside of her began to grow. Her desire for life pulsated with this warmth. And then it surged throughout her.

Get off of my human you lifeless void! The growling voice echoed in a crisp cutting growl. Instantaneously, the darkness combusted.

Rhea was staring at a large wolf who looked like Kira (her mother's wolf) in structure and size except she was white.

"You're here.... Finally." Rhea smiled and reached out to touch her wolf.

"Not exactly. I am here inside of your mind but I am still trapped in the bubble." The she wolf lowered her head into Rhea's hand. "What is your name? Why are you trapped?"

"I am Lumi. The Moon Goddess Selene chose me to be your wolf. Together we will change fate. The timing is not right yet. I will be ready to emerge soon, Rhea. I am getting close. Because I am special it has taken me longer to develop inside of you. I am different then the others. Other werewolves appear when their owner comes of age. But I have been with you since the moment you were conceived. I have grown and am growing with you. I think I am ready now but the goddess has yet to remove the shield from me." "I'm guessing that is important? How you are growing with me instead of just showing up?"

"Yes, we are more bonded and connected. We will be stronger because of it... I'm sorry Rhea. I can't stay with you yet. I was only able to break through because you were also sealed in the moon bubble. But it is time for you to wake up and break out." "But I have so much I want to ask you and talk to you about." Rhea wanted more time with Lumi she had just meant her. It felt like being whole. This was who she has been waiting for all of her life. And already she had to leave her. It wasn't fair. "I will be with you soon Rhea. Our time together is coming. Continue to trust yourself and your gut. Now... wake up."

The moment Lumi said wake up Rhea felt jolted. She felt almost constricted and then started coughing wildly. She was fading into focus. Back to reality. She opened her eyes groggily. She was laying on the ground, but her head was on someone's lap. She tilted her head to see liquid streams pouring from Freya's eyes.

"You're alive! Thank goodness. How are you alive? You were dead... I mean... yeah you were basically dead. I guess basically dead isn't dead but still how did you come back from that?!" Freya reached her hand up and rubbed it over Rhea's forehead. "Thank you... thank you for risking your life for me, Rhea."

Rhea smiled weakly and closed her eyes. The moment her eyes closed the bubble disintegrated. There was no sound. It was just gone.

Lee watched the impenetrable shield disappear. They had all been banging on it and trying to break it open. They were desperate. They did not know what was going on. Lee could sense that this came from Selene and he was livid at her. You don't touch his mate. He wondered if the peculiar goddess knew about their relationship. If so, she would be a good ally to have on their side. Still though, the meddling goddess needs to keep her barriers away from his mate.

They watched as the girls came into view. Rhea was lying on the ground with her eyes closed with her head in Freya's lap. The girl still had wet streams running down her face. They rushed to Rhea, worried and concerned over what had happened. A bright silver flash stopped them in their shoes.

Freya did not know these people. All she knew was she was going to keep this girl safe. "Don't touch her unless you have a death wish." Her voice dropped to a deadly icy level.

Lee scoffed and walked past everyone else. "Go ahead and try it Dhampir." She was no match for him, and she was holding his mate.

Her eyes flickered at him and then froze. She could sense it. The power emanating from him. She knew this aura. It was that of a god... though she didn't know which god. God, demon, wrath, sea beast... it did not matter. She would protect this girl in her arms. Freya felt a warm hand tap onto her arm that held up a dagger in front of them protectively. "They're okay, Freya." The weak voice whispered out. Freya's bottom lip quivered slightly. Rhea sounded so weak and all for her. She lowered her dagger and leaned her head down into Rhea's.

"My life is yours." She whispered quietly. And she meant it. She saved her from her life being slowly drained away. For now on, she would live her life according to Rhea's wishes.

Rhea was not able to respond to her. As Lee sat at her side and pulled her from the Dhampir.

"Lee... you can't. You can't be here. Someone might see."

A pitted feeling formed in Freya's stomach. They were forbidden lovers. Just like her parents. Maybe this is why she felt connected to her. She was the product of forbidden love. She had to protect them. She leaned down and grabbed onto Rhea. She looked into Lee's eyes. "Where can she be taken that is safe?" She lifted her completely away from Lee then.

Cody looked at Freya and then down to Rhea who had closed her eyes again. "Please, let me take her. She is my sister."

She looked at him and then nodded slightly. She felt very protective over Rhea, but these were people she must have trusted.

"Let's go back up. We can talk there." Titus's voice was terse and staring at Freya with intense speculation. He did not know what had happened or why this huntress was suddenly protecting Rhea. One thing was for certain, he did not like being in the dark. He wanted to know what had happened to Rhea and NOW.

It was a quiet brisk walk up the stairs. Cody was carrying Rhea while Kelsie ran up ahead to get the door. Lee was directly behind Cody with Freya and Titus behind him.

Something had happened to his fairy again. She was weak. Too weak. He caught whiffs of the scent of decay on her. He couldn't control himself when he first saw Rhea. He almost did not care if he was caught. It was Rhea. Rhea in her weakened state who reminded him to continue to be cautious. What the hell was caution when the person you love needs you? He held back. He stopped himself from cradling her in his arms. He was thankful for Freya's quick understanding of the situation though. She immediately took Rhea from him before anyone could notice. He wasn't picking up anything evil from the girl. Quite the opposite. She seemed to be someone that could be trusted. He didn't know much about her. Only her deadly reputation.

After what felt like eternity, they were now approaching the top of the stairs. He could finally take his sweet girl back into his arms and figure out what the hell happened. He needed to see to her and make sure she was okay.

Lee walked up to Cody who relinquished Rhea into his arms. He held her up to his chest and buried his head into her neck. "My sweet Rhea... baby... are you okay?"

Freya stood off to the side. She was watching the interaction with the god and Rhea. She could see how much he cared about the girl. Her parents cared deeply for each other as well. She was rooting for them. Maybe rooting for them was like rooting for her parents? But she felt like she wanted to see them make it.

Titus let out an irritated breath as he tore his gaze away from Rhea. Seeing her so weak was painful. His topaz eyes locked onto Freya.

She could feel his heated gaze. She turned slightly and met with his glare confidently. But before either of them could speak a low authoritative voice spoke out.

"Tell me what happened."